South Africa passport → Burkina Faso

Do South African citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?

eVisa (apply online)

South African passport holders need an eVisa for Burkina Faso. You apply and pay online before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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Burkina Faso at a glance

Capital: Ouagadougou
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
Languages: French
Calling code: +226
Region: Western Africa

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Burkina Faso for other passports

South AfricaeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StatesNo admission
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa-free
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Western Africa for South African passport holders

BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival30 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
Côte d'IvoireeVisa

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?

South African passport holders need an eVisa for Burkina Faso. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can South African citizens stay in Burkina Faso?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Burkina Faso?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.